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Guide to interventional radiology in cats and dogs
Author(s) -
Kent Andrew
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
in practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.211
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2042-7689
pISSN - 0263-841X
DOI - 10.1136/inp.m3476
Subject(s) - medicine , fluoroscopy , radiology , interventional radiology , percutaneous , endoscopy , ultrasound , medical physics
Background Interventional radiology covers a group of procedures that are performed under imaging guidance, including fluoroscopy, endoscopy, ultrasound and computed tomography. The procedures are minimally invasive and tend to use percutaneous access or natural orifices to access the target area and deliver a treatment. Aim of the article This article provides a review of the currently performed interventional radiology procedures, including cardiorespiratory, urogenital, hepatobiliary/gastrointestinal and vascular techniques.